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How To Thrift Shop Like A Pro

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Thrift shopping, did Macklemore really make it popular? While “I’m gonna pop some tags” is catchy and irresistible to say, we’ve noticed that not just pop songs but the fashion world is embracing a thrifted look as well. Initially, the task of thrifting may seem daunting but don’t worry! Be Patient. Go Downtown.

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Save on Baby Necessities at the Kroger Baby Event

Saving Everyday

You don’t need to spend a lot on clothing, so consider shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, and even buy/sell groups online. Stick to the essentials like diapers, wipes, bottles, formula, crib + bedding, car seat, and clothing. The Kroger Baby Event will help you save money on baby necessities.

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Exploring a New Town

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ask for a catalogue of events around the region; the booklets are usually free and very helpful. Larger events will usually be featured in the local newspapers. 5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Look at the Local Paper.

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Halloween Spending Through the Years

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. A couple of days ago on one of my visits, I noticed 2 entire clothing racks filled with Halloween costumes and/or clothing items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Clothing is cheap, sewing is not. We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable. There are many crafters, clothing designers and beginning savers who sew. and she makes all her own clothes”. To custom design and hand tailor.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Winter clothes. Jewelry stores usually have excess inventory left over and no significant romantic events in January to get folks to buy, so you may find deals on diamonds after the holidays. These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these. Other tips.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Christmas was a one week event – between Dec 25 and Jan. There was no polyester clothing. Clothing had to be ironed to look good. Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. Some of us did not have central heat. Go Frugal'

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